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Low-Odor Thinners
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These thinners are acetone and naphtha based, so they're low odor. They're often used for cleanup and to thin paint for spray applications. They cannot be sold outside the United States due to product labeling requirements.
Container Size, gal. | Composition | For Topcoat Composition | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
1 | Solvent Based | Solvent Based | Outside United States | 0000000 | 000000 |
Toluene/Xylene Thinner Substitutes
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These thinners are often used for cleanup and to thin paint for spray applications. They cannot be sold outside the United States due to product labeling requirements.
Container Size, gal. | Composition | For Topcoat Composition | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
1 | Solvent Based | Solvent Based | Outside United States | 0000000 | 000000 |
Epoxy Thinners
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Dilute thick epoxies so they're thin enough to spray. These thinners evaporate quickly enough that sprayed coatings won't sag, but slowly enough that they still bond well. They cannot be sold to the areas listed due to VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) regulations.
Container Size, gal. | Composition | For Topcoat Composition | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
1 | Solvent Based | Solvent Based | CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MI, NH, NY, OH, RI, UT, Canada | 0000000 | 000000 |
Odorless Thinners
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Avoid the fumes and strong smell of traditional thinners with these odorless thinners. They're often used for cleanup and to thin paint for spray applications. They cannot be sold to the areas listed due to product labeling requirements and/or local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
Container Size, gal. | Composition | For Topcoat Composition | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
1 | Solvent Based | Solvent Based | CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, NH, NY, OH, RI, UT, MI, Outside United States | 0000000 | 000000 |
Turpentine Thinners
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These thinners are often used for cleanup and to thin paint for spray applications. They cannot be sold to the states listed due to local regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds), or outside the United States due to product labeling requirements.
Container Size | Composition | For Topcoat Composition | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
1 qt. | Solvent Based | Solvent Based | CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MI, NH, NY, OH, RI, UT, Outside United States | 000000 | 000000 |
Thinners for Water-Based Paint and Coatings
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These thinners are often used for cleanup and to thin paint for spray applications. They cannot be sold outside the United States due to product labeling requirements.
Antislip Floor Coating Additives
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Consisting of small, spherical particles, add these to water- or solvent-based floor coatings to create a slip-resistant surface that’s easier to clean than sand-textured surfaces. Additives won’t change the coating’s color.
Use 3.2 fl. oz. bottle with one gallon of floor coating. Use 16 fl. oz. bottle with five gallons of floor coating.
Wear-Resistant Floor Coating Additives
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Increase the wear resistance of thin floor coatings. These additives consist of an aluminum-oxide blend that improves abrasion resistance by up to 40%. They create a fine texture that increases a coating’s slip resistance and decreases its gloss, hiding minor imperfections on the floor. Additives won’t change the coating’s color.
For Topcoat Composition | Container Net Weight, lbs. | For Container Size, gal. | Each | |
Solvent Based, Water Based | 1/2 | 1 | 000000 | 000000 |
Smooth-Finish Paint Additives
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These additives slow down paint’s cure time, allowing it to flow better and fill in brushstrokes for a smooth finish. They also improve adhesion.
Use water-based additives with water-based paint, such as latex and acrylic paint. One quart treats up to four gallons of paint.
Use solvent-based additives with oil- and solvent-based paint. One quart treats up to two gallons of paint. They cannot be sold to the listed areas due to VOC (volatile organic compounds) regulations.
Flame-Retardant Paint Additives
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Mix these additives with any water-based paint to create a flame-retardant surface. Use them on wood for a Class B rating. For interior use only.
One 16-fluid ounce bottle treats one gallon of latex, acrylic, or any other water-based paint.
For Topcoat Composition | Container Size, fl. oz. | For Container Size, gal. | Each | |
Water Based | 16 | 1 | 000000 | 000000 |